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NH Collection Sliema Malta

Minor Hotels Debuts in Malta with the Signing of NH Collection Sliema Malta under a Franchise Agreement as part of its Global Expansion Strategy

Global hospitality leader Minor Hotels announces the signing of NH Collection Sliema, its first hotel on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Scheduled to open by the end of 2026, the premium new-build hotel will feature 268 guest rooms and suites in the sought-after coastal town of Sliema.

NH Hotel Group and Minor
Sliema, Malta
NH Collection Sliema Malta ......

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A Resort in the City

NH Collection Sliema is designed as a resort within the city, offering premium amenities including a spa and wellness centre, a rooftop bar with panoramic sea views, a swimming pool, and a restaurant. Located steps from the seafront promenade, shops, and local restaurants, guests will enjoy Malta's vibrant urban atmosphere and rich cultural heritage, in a country that enjoys over 300 days of sunshine each year. The hotel is also located less than 10 kilometres from the country's capital, Valetta.

Minor Hotels' Expansion Through Franchising

NH Collection Sliema, operating under a franchise agreement, exemplifies Minor Hotels' strategy to expand its franchising model in key markets. The group's 'asset-right' approach, balancing 'asset-heavy' owned and leased properties with 'asset-light' managed and franchised properties, enables Minor Hotels to scale more rapidly, foster strong partnerships with local stakeholders, and create sustainable, long-term value for investors and partners. Minor Hotels is actively pursuing franchise opportunities in countries where it has an established presence, as well as untapped markets such as the Balkans or the CIS region.

With nearly five decades of expertise in hotel ownership, development, and operations, and 12 diverse hotel brands, Minor Hotels brings an ownership mindset to hospitality management. Its franchise model provides investors and owners access to leading brands, an efficient distribution ecosystem, the Minor DISCOVERY loyalty programme, a global sales force, advanced revenue management, and centralised purchasing and support services.

To drive this expansion, Minor Hotels has appointed Sandra Cremesini as Senior Vice President Franchise Support, Minor Hotels Europe & Americas. With over a decade of international franchise management experience in leading industry companies such as Marriott, Sandra's appointment strengthens the group's commitment to strategic growth through franchising.

NH Collection is a premium hospitality brand from Minor Hotels with over 100 hotels and resorts in 25 countries worldwide. The brand invites its guests to 'feel the extraordinary' through thoughtfully curated guest experiences, blending local authenticity with contemporary comfort.

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NH Collection
Hotel Brand

Within the Premium hotels segment, NH Collection has hotels located in the main capital cities of Europe and Latin America. Hotels that surprise their guests by exceeding their expectations. These unique and authentic buildings maintain their local character and inspire our guests. We pay close attention to detail to achieve that special experience where we aim to surprise offering more than what the guest expects.

NH Hotel Group
Hotel GroupManagement CompanyBrand Owner

NH Hotel Group is a consolidated multinational player and a leading urban hotel operator in Europe and America, where it operates over 350 hotels. Since 2019, the Company works with Minor Hotels in the integration of their hotel brands under a single corporate umbrella with presence in over 50 countries worldwide. Together, both Groups have a portfolio of over 500 hotels articulated around eight brands: NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow, Tivoli,...

Minor
Management CompanyBrand OwnerHotel Group

Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, pursuing its vision of crafting a more passionate and interconnected world. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana Collection, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli – and a...